The Kidmin Huddle

How can we, as ministry leaders, help parents as they raise kids to love and follow Christ? In this episode, Amber sits down with author and ministry leader Lee Ann Mancini to discuss all things about raising Christian kids.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Raising Kids to Follow Christ Book - https://link.amazon/B04VrS7gG

Raising Christian Kids Ministry - https://raisingchristiankids.com/

Sea Kids TV - https://seakidstv.com/

Whether you do outreach events or family discipleship ones, are they successful and helping you accomplish your goals? In this episode, Amber challenges you to ask 4 questions when it comes to the events you do. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Sweet Truths Family Event - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/sweet-truths-family-dessert-discipleship-event
• Family Discipleship Events - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/categories/events
• Family Discipleship Books from RenewaNation - https://shop.renewanation.org/

Sometimes, the worst-case scenario happens in kidmin. After 25+ years in Kidmin, host Amber Pike has seen many worst-case scenarios. In this episode, she'll share some worst-case scenarios and give some solutions to help you work through potential worst-case scenarios in your ministry. 

Sam Luce and Jenny van der Kooy from Awana join Amber for this episode of The Kidmin Huddle to talk about children's ministry as discipleship and their new book. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Awana - https://www.awana.org/
• From Children's Ministry To Discipleship Book - https://store.awana.org/product/from-childrens-ministry-to-child-discipleship-a-journey-to-faith-that-lasts
• Sam Luce - https://www.facebook.com/samluce
• Jenny van der Kooy - https://www.facebook.com/jennyfunderburke

There are 5 big things every kidmin leader needs to know: the why behind children's ministry, how to use every minute, how to lead a child to Christ, how to explain theology, and that their faith matters. 

Eternity is at stake. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Intentional Children's Ministry - https://link.amazon/B0842VeAb
• Believer's Baptism - https://link.amazon/B0grtBbdz
• Roll-&-Thank Prayer Activity - https://amberpike.org/blog/f/roll--thanks-an-interactive-prayer-station-of-thanksgiving
• Leading a Child to Christ Card - https://store.renewanation.org/products/leading-a-child-to-christ-card?_pos=1&_psq=leading&_psid=8d8a1a029&_ss=e
• Leading a Child to Christ Blog - https://www.renewanation.org/post/six-recommendations-for-leading-a-child-to-christ

Becky Spence from Raising Rooted Disciples joined Amber for this podcast, where they talked about the why and practical how-tos of deepening theology in Sunday school and ministry. 

Find out more about Becky and Raising Rooted Disciples at: https://raisingrooteddisciples.com/

Follow Becky online: https://www.instagram.com/raisingrooteddisciples/

Is your children's ministry curriculum teaching moralistic theology? In this episode, Amber shares examples of moralistic theology in curriculum and gives you tips on how to teach children the character of God and the narrative of Scripture. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Curriculum Checklist - https://familyministry.org/curriculum/

Top 50 Bible Lessons About Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Plan - https://link.amazon/B00X0nOZj

Praise Him: 30 Day Family Devotional - https://link.amazon/B043EhPr8

Since parents are called to be the primary disciple-makers, we as ministry leaders need to equip them to share the gospel at home. Dr. Cole Sandlin joins Amber for this episode to share his insight as both a father and ministry leader on how to share the gospel at home. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Great News: A Family Walk Through the Gospel by Dr. Cole Sandlin - https://shop.renewanation.org/products/great-news-a-family-walk-through-the-gospel OR https://link.amazon/B0j5Fqj4R

In order for children to follow God, they must first know who He is. In this episode, Amber not only gives the why behind teaching the attributes of God but shares practical ways to do so both in the home and the classroom. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• God You Are - https://amzn.to/46d5kI2
• One Big Story Bible Storybook - https://amzn.to/3UIms5Q
• Praise Him Family Devotional - https://amzn.to/4xjvZht
• Who is God Curriculum (RenewaNation) - https://store.renewanation.org/products/who-is-god-series?_pos=3&_sid=c6cad7b7e&_ss=r
• Intentional Children's Ministry - https://amzn.to/4r0Ct33

This list may contain affiliate links. If you decide to purchase through them, Amber may earn a small commission at no extra expense to you, but she only shares things she actually uses, loves, and endorses!

What am I loving or leaving right now? Find out in this episode. Also, if you need some ministry encouragement, this episode is for you. 

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

1.     Making Marriage Easier by Arlene Pellicane - https://amzn.to/4dh3Vnt

2.     6:14 Ministries - https://614ministries.org/home

3.     I Made It, by CAIN - https://youtu.be/iX-FfvtX4Ow?si=o9DD-OU772c9SdLX

4.     One Way Gospel Trick - https://www.youtube.com/@AmberPike_IntentionalKidmin

5.     Fall Prayer Kit - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/fall-family-prayer-kit

6.     Dylan Arms Worship - https://www.dylanarmskidsworship.com/

7.     Screen Kids by Arlene Pellican - https://amzn.to/4gDIIoM

8.     Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathon McKee - https://amzn.to/4d8Dxfp

9.     AI Powered Church by Anthony Hunt -  https://amzn.to/461DE8N

10.  Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/